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Franconia Notch State Park Beach Access

Echo Lake Beach at Franconia Notch State Park offers a sandy beach on a 39-acre spring-fed lake with scenic views of Mt. Lafayette and Cannon Mountain, accessible via Exit 34C on I-93.

The beach features boat rentals (pedal boats and kayaks available hourly), a lakeside general store with snacks and supplies, and operates seasonally from late May through October with day-use reservations required.

A public boat launch is located at Exit 34B for those launching personal boats, and note that fishing from the beach is prohibited, though fly-fishing is available at nearby Profile Lake.


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